While strongly supporting teachers in other schools in their efforts to weave legal themes into the curriculum and to educate youth about the law, the justice system, active citizenship and social justice, due to our limited resources we are unable to provide program support.

Teachers and other educators are encouraged to attend our annual Justice Education Symposium. This two-day event, presented by LAWS in partnership with the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), showcases different justice themed youth outreach programming models, justice education resources, and expertise in promoting an understanding of the justice system in partnership with academic institutions. The symposium provides an annual opportunity for law schools, postsecondary institutions, members of the legal profession, representatives of youth and community organizations, and educators to connect, share best practices and explore partnership possibilities. In past years attendees have come from all over Ontario and from outside the province. Past symposia have included discussions and sessions on the following:

Controversial topics in the classroom

Talking about policing with students

Facilitating discussions on difficult topics

Exploring program delivery models

New curriculum links

Developing lesson plans

Below are links to other organizations and resources that may be of assistance for curriculum-related resources, lesson plans, and program opportunities: